First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 29, 2020

⛪️SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE - Online Only

Sunday, November 29th - 11:00AM Livestreamed
BAS Ante-Communion

We will be live streaming worship at 11:00AM on Facebook (a Facebook account is not required to view). If you can't tune in live, the video will be available to watch after the streaming has ended. We wil also post the sermon to our website.

Note that due to the current provincial restrictions, worship will only be livestreamed, and in-person worship is suspended until further notice. 

If you have limited internet bandwidth, or know someone who would like to listen along live and does not have internet or a computer, you can dial in on your phone and listen live. Please share this information with others. 

Dial-in Number: 1-888-958-7272       Access Code:  579913599

https://www.facebook.com/GraceChurchScarborough/posts/1688760614636880

Grace Church's Facebook Live Videos: https://www.facebook.com/GraceChurchScarborough/live/

Worship Services: https://gracechurchscarborough.com/worship-together/virtual-worship-services/

Sermons: https://gracechurchscarborough.com/sermons/
 



UPDATE LETTER FROM REV. GRAHAM MCCAFFREY


Rev. Graham has written a letter to the parish. You can read the letter here:

https://gracechurchscarborough.com/a-letter-from-rev-graham-mccaffrey/

May you and your families be blessed over the coming weeks and may you know the hope, peace, love and joy of God this Advent and Christmas Season.

You can download the letter here (pdf)


 


🙏 READINGS AND PRAYERS FOR ADVENT 2020 AT HOME

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
READINGS AND PRAYERS FOR ADVENT 2020 AT HOME

Through the hard work and creativity of The Revd Dr. Kara Mandryk at the Henry Budd College for Ministry in The Pas, The Diocese of Brandon, in partnership with the Henry Budd College are releasing a booklet of prayers for candle-lighting and bible reading for Advent at home. The Restrictions on worship in Manitoba due to the extent of the Covid-19 outbreak have made it necessary for them to provide resources for their families.

We thank them for making this material available to us and all who may have the need for it.
 


POINSETTIA & FRUIT CAKE FUNDRAISER

Time is running out! Orders due by December 1st!

Support Grace Church by purchasing a poinsettia plant and fruit cake!

These make great Christmas gifts!

Poinsettia plants are available in a variety of sizes and colours.

Fruit cake is available in a gift box (twin pack dark/light) and in a tin (dark or light).

Orders are due December 1st.

Available for Pick-Up Friday, December 11th, 3-5pm & Saturday, December 12th, 12-2pm

For more information and order forms, visit our website:
https://gracechurchscarborough.com/poinsettia-fruit-cake-fundraiser/

 


🎶 UPCOMING VIRTUAL MUSIC EVENTS

Choir Zoom Gathering - Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7PM

We will gather, catch up with one another, sing hymn requests together, and then do short evening prayers to end the call, usually ending around 8:30 pm. All are welcome!

To join in, use the following link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85890748468?pwd=dXVOVEw4RVV6WXZ0OW1JcGlNU01SZz09

Meeting ID: 858 9074 8468    Password: 102011

Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 +1 647 558 0588
 


📨 OFFERING ENVELOPES

The offering envelopes for 2021 are now available for pickup at the office.

The office is opened Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
 


📚 BOOKS NEEDED

Please donate your old books. We are in need of books for the free library.
 


🍴 COMMUNITY LUNCH - DECEMBER 12

Volunteers need to help serve, make sandwiches and provide a roast turkey and roast ham.

Please let the Nadia or the office know if you are able to help.


😷 GRACE CHURCH FACE MASKS FOR SALE

Grace Church face masks are available for a minimum donation of $10.00. They are availavble in-person at our 9am and 11am worship services. Bring exact change.

If you are not attending worship in person and would like a mask, you can make your donation electronically at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-church-scarborough/ by choosing the face mask donation option. We will mail you the mask to the mailing address you provide.

You can also send us a cheque, addressed to:
Grace Church, Scarborough - 700 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON M1K 2B5

 


 



COVID-19 Updates from the Anglican Diocese of Toronto
As news continues to emerge about the COVID-19 pandemic and measures being taken in response, the Diocese of Toronto will share official updates here: https://www.toronto.anglican.ca/2020/03/13/covid-19-updates/